Environmental Standards Scotland urges the Scottish Government to improve sewage overflow monitoring and align with EU standards.

Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) reports a critical need for improved monitoring of sewage overflows in Scotland. Currently, only 8% of storm overflows are monitored, despite thousands of incidents last year, with many sites discharging raw sewage over 500 times. ESS urges the Scottish Government to update regulations to align with EU standards and improve data transparency. Addressing outdated practices and climate impacts is essential for sustainable sewage management.

September 03, 2024
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